Saif Shaikh New Assistant Director of F&B For Fairmont Mumbai

Fairmont Mumbai has elevated Saif Shaikh to the position of Assistant Director of Food & Beverage for both Fairmont Mumbai and Roswyn, A Morgans Originals Hotel. The appointment expands his leadership responsibilities across the food and beverage operations of the two properties, where he will oversee commercial performance, guest experiences, operational planning, and team development.

With more than 11 years of experience in luxury hospitality, Shaikh has been part of the leadership team at Fairmont Mumbai and has played a role in managing dining venues, bars, banquet operations, and other guest-facing food and beverage functions. His elevation reflects the hotels’ focus on strengthening operational leadership and developing talent from within the organization.

Saif Shaikh Leadership Responsibilities as Assistant Director of F&B 

In his new role, Shaikh will be responsible for overseeing food and beverage operations across restaurants, bars, banquets, in-room dining services, and event divisions at both Fairmont Mumbai and Roswyn, A Morgans Originals Hotel.

His mandate includes revenue strategy, operational execution, guest satisfaction initiatives, team capability development, and the implementation of new dining concepts and experiences. The position places him at the center of food and beverage planning and performance across the two hospitality assets.

Saif Shaikh's Experience Across Luxury Hospitality Brands

Saif Shaikh brings extensive experience from the luxury hospitality sector, having worked with a range of international hotel brands including Fairmont, Ennismore, Hilton Garden Inn, JW Marriott, Grand Hyatt, and Sofitel.

Throughout his career, he has developed expertise in multi-outlet operations, restaurant management, profitability improvement, revenue generation, team leadership, and hospitality operations. His background also includes involvement in restaurant openings and the management of diverse dining formats.

Previous Roles and Industry Background

Prior to joining Fairmont Mumbai, Shaikh served as Director of Restaurants & Bars at JW Marriott Pune. During his tenure, he oversaw the hotel’s restaurant and bar operations and was involved in the launch of Tao Fu, a Sichuan specialty restaurant.

Earlier in his career, he held leadership positions at Grand Hyatt Mumbai, where he managed prominent dining venues including China House and Celini. These assignments provided him with experience in large-scale food and beverage operations and guest-focused dining environments.

Focus on Culinary and Guest Experiences

Commenting on his elevation, Saif Shaikh said that food and beverage operations today extend beyond dining to creating memorable guest experiences through cuisine, service, and hospitality. He added that he looks forward to enhancing dining offerings and introducing new experiences across the properties.

Rajiv Kapoor, General Manager of Fairmont Mumbai and Roswyn, A Morgans Originals Hotel, said Shaikh has consistently demonstrated creativity, operational expertise, and a guest-centric approach. He noted that Shaikh’s understanding of changing dining preferences and strong leadership capabilities will support the continued growth of the food and beverage division.

Strengthening Food and Beverage Operations

The elevation forms part of the hotels’ broader strategy to strengthen food and beverage leadership while advancing internal talent development. As the properties continue to expand their culinary offerings, Shaikh’s experience across luxury hospitality brands is expected to support operational consistency, commercial performance, and guest engagement initiatives.

With oversight of multiple dining and event operations across both hotels, he will play a key role in aligning service standards, operational objectives, and guest experience strategies within the food and beverage portfolio.

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